German word

Homosexualität

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌhoːmozɛksualiˈtɛːt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhomosexuality

Example

Das Verständnis der Homosexualität ist wichtig.

Understanding homosexuality is important.

Illustration for Homosexualität (homosexuality)

More examples

Wir sollten offen über Homosexualität sprechen, um Vorurteile abzubauen.

We should speak openly about homosexuality to overcome prejudices.

Core concept

A direction of romantic and sexual attraction toward people of the same sex.

Common phrases

  • offen über Homosexualität sprechen

    speak openly about homosexuality

  • Akzeptanz von Homosexualität

    acceptance of homosexuality

  • Diskriminierung aufgrund von Homosexualität

    discrimination based on homosexuality

Similar words

Sexuelle Orientierung: A person's pattern of romantic and sexual attraction toward others.
Schwule: A term for a man romantically or sexually attracted mainly to men.
Lesbe: A term for a woman romantically or sexually attracted mainly to women.
Gay: An English-derived term for a man attracted mainly to men romantically or sexually.

Definition in German

Homosexualität bezeichnet die sexuelle Orientierung, bei der romantische und sexuelle Anziehung vorwiegend zu Personen gleichen Geschlechts besteht.

Word origin

Homosexualität combines Greek homo- meaning 'same' with Latin-derived Sexualität and became established as a modern scientific term in the nineteenth century.

Usage tips

  • Homosexualität is a feminine noun used mainly in formal or academic contexts, while schwul and lesbisch are more specific everyday terms for people or identities.

Opposites

  • Heterosexualitätheterosexualitynoun

Related words

  • homosexuellhomosexualadjective
  • Homosexuellerhomosexualnoun

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